Direct (nonstop) flights from Lijiang to Chengdu

4 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). It's 350 miles (564 km), about 1h 25m in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and others.

LJG
Lijiang Sanyi Airport
🇨🇳 Lijiang, China
CTU
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
350 mi
564 km
CO₂/pax
65 kg
−95 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Sichuan Airlines +3
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Air China Air China Chengdu Airlines Chengdu Airlines Tibet Airlines Tibet Airlines

Route data last updated: May 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
LJG → CTU
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
350 mi
Air China CA Air China
Route
LJG → CTU
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
350 mi
Chengdu Airlines EU Chengdu Airlines
Route
LJG → CTU
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
350 mi
Tibet Airlines TV Tibet Airlines
Route
LJG → CTU
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
350 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Lijiang to Chengdu with one stop · direct emits 65 kg CO₂ per passenger

LJG LUM (Mangshi) CTU
Leg 1: 55m (190 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (540 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 160 kg CO₂ (+146% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → LUM
55m · 190 mi
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Leg 2
LUM → CTU
1h 40m · 540 mi
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LJG KMG (Kunming) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 10m (199 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (382 mi) Total: ~2h 40m 🍃 133 kg CO₂ (+105% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → KMG
1h 10m · 199 mi
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Leg 2
KMG → CTU
1h 30m · 382 mi
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LJG DZH (Dazhou) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 48m (529 mi) Leg 2: 1h (209 mi) Total: ~2h 48m 🍃 162 kg CO₂ (+149% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → DZH
1h 48m · 529 mi
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Leg 2
DZH → CTU
1h · 209 mi
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LJG JHG (Jinghong) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 10m (325 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (624 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 201 kg CO₂ (+209% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → JHG
1h 10m · 325 mi
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Leg 2
JHG → CTU
1h 50m · 624 mi
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LJG NNG (Nanning) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 35m (571 mi) Leg 2: 1h 48m (607 mi) Total: ~3h 23m 🍃 243 kg CO₂ (+274% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LJG → NNG
1h 35m · 571 mi
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Leg 2
NNG → CTU
1h 48m · 607 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Lijiang to Chengdu?

A nonstop flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Chengdu (CTU) takes approximately 1 hours and 25 minutes. The distance is 350 miles (564 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang to Chengdu?

4 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Lijiang to Chengdu?

Yes. 4 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

How far is Lijiang from Chengdu?

The flight distance from Lijiang to Chengdu is 350 miles (564 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Lijiang to Chengdu?

At 1h 25m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Lijiang to Chengdu?

Roughly 65 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 325 km.

Is the return flight from Chengdu to Lijiang also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lijiang to Chengdu?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Lijiang Sanyi Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.